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Speaking Sample Test 1 (Medicine)
Speaking Sample Test 1 (Medicine)
Speaking Sample Test 1 (Medicine)
PATIENT You are 45 years old and recovering from a mild heart attack which you had two
weeks ago. You were discharged from hospital four days ago. You are seeing the
doctor because you are unsure how much physical activity is appropriate; you’re
concerned it might bring on another heart attack.
• When asked, say you’ve felt much weaker and very tired since the heart attack;
you’re worried that any physical activity, such as walking, gardening or
swimming, might bring on another heart attack.
• When asked, say you’re an office worker. You sit at a desk all day; you don’t get
much exercise at work.
• When asked, say you’re worried about having another heart attack so you’d like
to know what you can do to reduce the risk of further attacks.
• Say that information has been very helpful. You’ll try to gradually do more
exercise and you’ll look into the rehabilitation programme.
DOCTOR You see a 45-year-old patient who suffered a mild anterior acute myocardial
infarction two weeks ago. Recovery was uncomplicated and the patient was
discharged from hospital four days ago. He/she is now concerned about how
much physical activity is appropriate during recovery.